DBPR, Barber and Cosmetology Boards

*Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) regulates many professional individuals and businesses, inspecting and re-licensing them annually ranging from architects to electrical engineers and real estate salesmen *Information for cosmetologists and barbers on licensing requirements and HIV/AIDS education courses to maintain, renew or acquire licenses *24/7 online service available once an initial account set up and activated

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Continuing Education, Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

DCF, ACCESS Florida, Gadsden/Liberty/Jackson/Calhoun

*DCF, ACCESS Florida is a system for persons/families with low-incomes to apply for public assistance benefits *Benefits available for persons meeting eligibility guidelines: *Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps/EBT) *Temporary cash assistance (TCA, TANF), *Medicaid insurance for health care *Medicaid Share of Cost (aka Medically Needy) for medical bill assistance to low-income individuals and families not qualifying for Medicaid, but unable to pay medical bills; recipients required to pay a portion of medical bills each month before financial assistance available *Applications for children determined not eligible for Medicaid will be referred electronically to Florida KidCare *Adults who are former foster youth may be eligible for Medicaid under ACA up to age 26 *THREE WAYS TO APPLY: 1.

Services: Food Stamps/SNAP, Health Insurance/Dental Coverage, Medicaid, TANF

DCF, ACCESS Florida, Leon/Gadsden/Jefferson/Wakulla/Franklin Counties

*Office located at 2810 Sharer Rd, Unit 25, 32312 *Serves persons from Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Franklin Counties *DCF, ACCESS Florida is a system for persons/families with low-incomes to apply for public assistance benefits *Benefits available for persons meeting eligibility guidelines: *Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps/EBT) *Temporary cash assistance (TCA, TANF), *Medicaid insurance for health care *Medicaid Share of Cost (aka Medically Needy) for medical bill assistance to low-income individuals and families not qualifying for Medicaid, but unable to pay medical bills; recipients required to pay a portion of medical bills each month before financial assistance available *Applications for children determined not eligible for Medicaid will be referred electronically to Florida KidCare *Adults who are former foster youth may be eligible for Medicaid under ACA up to age 26 *THREE WAYS TO APPLY: 1.

Services: Food Stamps/SNAP, Health Insurance/Dental Coverage, Medicaid, TANF

DCF, Family Planning Waiver

*Applications available through DCF Access Florida website *Medicaid Family Planning Waiver (aka Family Planning Medicaid for Today's Woman); special Medicaid waiver extending for up to two years *Medicaid coverage for women ages 14-55 who have lost full Medicaid coverage within last two years, must be a United States citizen or permanent resident of five years or more, income must be 185% of Federal Poverty Level or less *Limited to annual physical exams, pap smears, pregnancy tests, and all forms of birth control including outpatient tubal ligations *Covers STD and colposcopy services if performed within six weeks of the physical exam *Women with a recent pregnancy automatically enrolled in the program for first year of coverage, must re-apply for second year *Women with Medicaid Share of Cost (Medically Needy) may have Medicaid FP Waiver at the same time *Women are ineligible for FPW if have had a tubal ligation or hysterectomy, are pregnant, are enrolled in another insurance with one exception (Medically Needy Medicaid) *FPW services available at local Department of Health (DOH) offices

Services: Birth Control, Medicaid

Dennard, Dana, Ph.D (PY4144)

*Licensed Psychologist (PY4144) currently accepting new patients in an office which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *First Meeting $100; subsequent meetings are on a sliding scale starting at $50 per session; Students are $50 standard fee; insurance not accepted *Treats infants through adults as individuals, couples, families, and groups in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, substance abuse/addiction, racial anxiety and trauma, marriage and relationships, parenting, assessments and expert testimony, also offers hypnotherapies *Therapist is male, English Speaking, African American/Native American & cannot prescribe patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Group Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Telemedicine

Disability Rights Florida

*Statewide designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida *Information and referrals *Investigates complaints of abuse, neglect and rights violations *Negotiation and mediation support *Equal access to public and private venues *Does not cover anything that is not DIRECTLY RELATED to an individual's disability *Helps with assistive technology *Call or go on line for intake *Serves the entire state of Florida

Services: Advocacy, Assistive Technology Equipment, Consumer Complaints, Disability Rights Groups, Representative Payee Services, Specialized Information and Referral

Divine Mercy House

*Christian maternity home (5 beds) for women off all faiths over the age of 18 facing a crisis pregnancy and carrying their baby to term to raise or place for adoption; residency available to women after their first trimester and usually continues until six to eight months postpartum; includes a private, furnished bedroom with shared bathroom, personal supplies for mom and baby, laundry room, electric, water, internet, kitchen, dining room and transportation *Attendance is required at morning prayer and weekly worship; residents will attend and participate in all group activities such as life skill classes, nursing/parenting classes, Junior Achievement programs, counseling, weekly worship services, educational and recreational activities and any volunteer or special events offered; residents will earn a GED or and/or complete vocational coursework as well as participate in assigned household duties unless a resident has received an excused absence due to a medical or emergency situation *Initial screening will include a drug screening and background check (free of charge), new residents will undergo a 30-day probation period, which includes surrender of personal cell phone and access to vehicle, abstinence from alcohol, drugs, sexual activity and tobacco, which will remain in effect throughout the program; and a drug test which can be repeated at any time during residency *Residents must disclose and submit all financial information to the staff and will be required to submit all money which will be handled as follows: one-third will be used to support the house; one-third will be returned to the resident when she exits the program, and one-third will be retained by the resident for personal use; if it is determined a resident has withheld money or financial information during residency it will be considered cause for immediate dismissal

Services: Maternity Homes

Dixon, Patricia, LCSW (SW10342)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW10342) in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a practice which is not accessible and cannot be reached by public transportation *Fees $150 Initial Assessment, $125 Hourly for follow ups, sliding scale to $50 for uninsured clients; accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Evernorth, Anthem and Lucet insurances *Treats adults and young adults as individuals and couples by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, grief/bereavement, Pregnancy mental health, Marriage/relationship, Crisis counseling/trauma     *Therapist is female, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, Crisis Intervention, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Pregnancy Counseling, Suicide Counseling, Telemental Health

Doctors Memorial Hospital

*Partnered with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare *Serves primarily Taylor and Madison County residents providing 48 beds, comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, imaging and lab services, emergency room services, cardiopulmonary, nursing, physical therapy, surgical services *Persons from any county will be offered service in the emergency room *Participates with Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and other government-sponsored programs; accepts most major insurances *For uninsured patients, TMH provides medically-necessary services to patients without regard to their ability to pay, uninsured patients may receive a discount, patients may also be eligible for financial assistance or may qualify for a government-sponsored program like Medicaid; Please contact Patient Financial Services with any questions *Family medicine clinics in Perry, Mayo, and Steinhatchee

Services: Community Clinics, Emergency Room Care, General Medical Care, Hospitals

DOEA, CARES Planning, Service Area 2B

*Comprehensive assessment and review for long-term care services *Comprehensive assessment for persons considering nursing home placement to determine level of care and most appropriate placement for elderly and disabled adults: Medical eligibility for: Medicaid Institutional Care Program, Medicaid Waivers *Medical assessment for all mentally ill individuals and individuals with intellectual disabilities requesting Institutional Care Program *Seeks least restrictive setting for client

Services: Geriatric Assessment, Nursing Facilities